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financial aid
Stafford Loan "Master Promissory Note"
All students who are taking out a Stafford Loan (Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized) must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) in order to accept the loan. This includes returning students who may have already completed an MPN in previous years.
1) The student must go to www.studentloans.gov and log in using your federal PIN. This is the same PIN used to submit your FAFSA.
2) In the left column under "Master Promissory Note", click on "Complete MPN".
3) Select the "Subsidized/Unsubsidized" link.
4) Enter your personal information and personal references, review the terms and conditions and then sign and submit the form.
5) Colby-Sawyer will receive notification within 24 hours that this has been completed.
To see if you have already completed this, log into studentloans.gov and click on "Completed MPNs".
Entrance Counseling: All first-year students must complete the “Entrance Counseling” option as well. Returning students who have already done Entrance Counseling do not have to do this a second time. To see if you have already completed this, log into studentloans.gov and click on "View Previously Completed Counseling".
For more information, click on the Applying for Loans link below.
Applying for Loans
Families are now able to apply for Direct Federal Loans. Visit our Applying for Loans page for more information.
Outside Scholarship Form
If you have received an outside scholarship, please fill out and return the Outside Scholarship Form.
2010-2011 Award Letter Guide
Colby-Sawyer has sent financial aid awards to all accepted first-year students who have submitted a valid FAFSA. These awards were sent through email as well as postal mail. First-year students can view our Award Letter Guide for help reviewing their award.
Tax Verification Forms
- 2010-2011 Dependent Verification Worksheet
- 2010-2011 Independent Verification Worksheet
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students applying for financial aid must complete the online FAFSA application.
Step One: Visit www.pin.ed.gov to apply for student and parent Personal Identification Number (PIN). This will serve as your electronic signature on the form.
Step Two: Complete FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Deadlines and Info
- First-year and returning students: Priority deadline to complete FAFSA was March 1, 2010.
- FAFSA applications received after March 1, 2010 will be subject to reduced financial assistance based on fund availability.
- Colby-Sawyer's federal school code for the FAFSA is 002572.
Available Aid Programs
- Several varieties of Scholarships
- Talent based Merit Awards
Other helpful links
- Financial Aid FAQs.
- Important forms and deadlines.
- Tuition and billing costs.
- Determine your financial aid eligibility.
- Information regarding applying for loans.
- Information regarding tuition exchange.
- List of student rights and responsibilities.
Average Debt for Graduates
- $19,100 (includes federal loans only)
Contact information
Director of Financial Aid: Ted Craigie
Assistant Director of Financial Aid: Ben Reeder
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 526-3717
Financial Aid Fax: (603) 526-3737
E-mail: cscfinaid@colby-sawyer.edu
